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Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) — Content Guide for Parents

By Ann M. MartinScholastic Inc.2014-06-24ISBN 9780545767897160 pages
Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61)

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Jessi discovers that one of the girls in her dance class is anorexic, and she and her friends soon learn about the seriousness of the illness.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    There are no mentions of violence in the narrative of 'Jessi and the Awful Secret'. The story deals with serious topics like anorexia but does not depict violence. The book does not include scary content. It addresses serious issues but does so in a manner suitable for children.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have violence?

    There are no mentions of violence in the narrative of 'Jessi and the Awful Secret'. The story deals with serious topics like anorexia but does not depict violence.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have scary content?

    The book does not include scary content. It addresses serious issues but does so in a manner suitable for children.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the book's narrative. The content focuses on issues like anorexia and friendship.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have racial/cultural content?

    The book addresses themes of race, particularly through Jessi's experiences as a Black dancer. It acknowledges the challenges faced by people of color in the context of ballet and racism, discussing how these issues affect acceptance and opportunities.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have profanity?

    There are no indications of profanity in the book's narrative. The content is appropriate for its target audience.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have climate change?

    There are no climate themes present in the book. The story centers on personal and social issues rather than environmental concerns.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have sexual identity?

    The book does not contain sexual content. It focuses on friendship and personal challenges rather than sexual themes.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have gender roles?

    The narrative does not explicitly promote or critique traditional gender roles. It focuses on the experiences of young girls in a babysitting club without emphasizing gender expectations.

  • Does Jessi and the Awful Secret (The Baby-Sitters Club #61) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the narrative of 'Jessi and the Awful Secret'. While other media adaptations of The Baby-Sitters Club include LGBTQ+ topics, the specific book does not focus on these themes.